Town & Country Surf Designs - Thrilla's Surfari (USA)

In Town & Country Surf Designs - Thrilla's Surfari for the NES, players take on the role of one of four seasoned surfers from the Town & Country team: Thrilla, Da' Nard, Kool Kat, or Joe Cool. The primary objective is to ride massive waves, perform artistic maneuvers, and achieve the highest possible score.

Gameplay revolves around controlling your surfboard to maintain balance and make the most of the wave. Players can move up and down, left and right to find the optimal position on the wave, dodge obstacles, and set up for tricks. Maneuvers include sharp cutbacks, soaring aerials, and especially the challenging and thrilling tube ride. Each successful action adds points to your total, with combo maneuvers or difficult techniques yielding greater bonus points.

However, the ocean is not always calm. Players must contend with various hazards such as aggressive sharks, sharp rocks, and even rival surfers who might get in your way. Colliding with these obstacles will cause you to lose balance, slow down, or even wipe out, leading to lost points and valuable time.

The game features multiple distinct beaches, each offering unique wave characteristics and challenges. To progress through levels, players need to reach a certain score before time runs out or before the wave breaks. Town & Country Surf Designs - Thrilla's Surfari is an arcade-style sports game that demands dexterity, quick reflexes, and keen judgment to become the ultimate surfing champion.